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Self-management tips for school and uni

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We understand how embarrassing this can be

You may feel a bit uncomfortable talking about the symptoms that you are experiencing. Know that you are not alone as endometriosis affects approximately 10% of women and those assigned female at birth. The tips below can help you manage your symptoms so that you can get on with life. A good place to start is to try our symptom checker and health report tool so you can get personalised information.

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Myth: Endometriosis affects only women. Fact: Endometriosis can affect transgender, non-binary and gender diverse people. 

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Top techniques for people at school or uni

Resting and researching endo

Relaxation methods

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Resting

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This project is a collaboration between EndoActive, Endometriosis Australia, Pelvic Pain Foundation of Australia, QENDO, EndometriosisWA, clinicians and researchers at ACT Health, Curtin University, Flinders University, Robinson Research Institute, and The University of Adelaide. This project received grant funding from the Australian Government and Jean Hailes for Women's Health.

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